The verdict, delivered on January 30, 2025, comes just a few years after Bashar was previously jailed for ten months by a UK court in 2020. Once again, he found himself on the wrong side of the law, this time for issuing a series of cheques with his signature not matching that on file.
Despite being formally notified, the 48-year-old tycoon failed to attend his trial. Court documents revealed that he issued seven cheques, which bounced after they were presented to Emirates Islamic Bank, allegedly as part of a deliberate fraud scheme.
According to prosecutors, Bashar was accused of "deliberately signing" these cheques in a way that made them un-cashable. The court found enough evidence including statements from Jamal Awad Nasser Hussein, the agent from CI Energy, and duplicates of the bounced cheques to convict him. The judges made it clear: this wasn’t his first rodeo in dodging legal responsibilities.
“It is established that the crime of issuing a cheque is realised merely by giving the cheque to the beneficiary knowing that there is no balance available for withdrawal,” the court stated decisively.
In February, year 2020 Bashar was slapped with a ten-month jail sentence by the England and Wales High Court for ignoring court orders related to a gas supply case involving Sahara Energy Resources. The court alleged he failed to ensure his company delivered 6,400.49 metric tonnes of gas, leading to significant penalties.
Meanwhile Abdulrahman Bashar known as a Nigerian billionaire, holds the title of chair at Ultimate Oil and Gas DMCC and is the CEO of Rahamaniyya Group. His empire spans across Africa, Europe, South Asia, and the Middle East, boasting a fortune amassed from oil trading and distribution.
His company website claims he has created a diverse conglomerate with deep expertise in oil and gas. However, with multiple legal battles and a rising trend of convictions, questions about his business ethics have never been more pertinent! ?❓
### The Aftermath ??
In the latest ruling, the court was swift in its decision, transferring a civil case for compensation to a competent court to ensure justice moves without delay. It appears this billionaire's legal saga is far from over! ??
Stay tuned for more updates as this dramatic story unfolds! ?✨
